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Helpful articles to help strengthen your family relationships from
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Community Resources
Offering family supportive counseling in the areas of prevention, intervention, and rehabilitation for children and families. 2644 Banksville Road Pittsburgh, PA 15216, 412-343-7166
A center for grieving children, adolescents, and their families. P.O. Box Caring, Pittsburgh, PA 15230. 1-888-224-HOPE
Providing quality comprehensive behavioral health services and counseling for all age groups. 9 Dorchester Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15241-1003, 412-831-1223.
Provides family counseling for children, adults and their families 8235 Ohio Blvd, Pittsburgh PA 15202
NAMI is a nonprofit, grassroots, self-help, support and advocacy organization of consumers, families, and friends of people with severe mental illnesses. 2149 N 2nd Street Harrisburg, PA 17110-1005, 1-800-223-0500, see the web site or call for information about local affiliates.
Resolve Crisis NetworkAround the clock telephone, mobile, walk-in and residential crisis intervention services are available for all Allegheny County residents. Insurance coverage is NOT required.
1-888-7-YOU-CAN
1-888-796-8226
Allegheny County Department of Human ServicesContracts for and monitors approximately 109 community-based agencies, which provide an array of services designed to meet the mental health and substance abuse needs of Allegheny County residents.
412- 350-4456
Allegheny Children’s InitiativeProvides children and families with wrap around services, service coordination, and family based services.
412-431-8006